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Attorney Mark Goldberg soon will embark on a mission to Iraq for a year with RTI International to advise residents on how to set up and operate local governments.

However, because Vale already shut down its mining and processing operations in Sudbury for eight weeks starting June 1, the strike won't have an impact until the end of the month.

Analysts said Parker was strong choice given his experience in management and merger activity, noting that although he made no mention of Xstrata, his first comments reiterated many of Anglo's arguments that it has strong prospects as a stand-alone group.

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Bemis Co. underwent a major growth spurt on Sunday - going from a $3.8 billion company to one with sales projected at $5.3 billion.

Ltd. , has died. Laamanen founded Wallbridge Mining in 1996 and was the president of Laamanen Construction Ltd.

Vanvcouver - Last updated on Wednesday, Jul. 08, 2009 11:10AM EDT F ormer prime minister Jean Chrtien has been named as senior international adviser to Ivanhoe Mines IVN-T and its affiliated companies, the Vancouver-based international mineral developer said Wednesday.

Xstrata could wait for shareholder pressure to build on rival Anglo American before considering a premium bid for the group, while Anglo, enjoying share outperformance, is in no hurry to break the impasse.

Rio Tinto Group , the second-largest iron ore producer, said four employees from its Shanghai office are being held for questioning by Chinese authorities.

Stocks to watch on the Australian Stock Exchange today: ANZ - ANZ BANKING GROUP LTD - up two cents at $16.15 British bank Standard Chartered and ANZ are set to divide up the Asian assets of embattled Royal Bank of Scotland, a press report said.

Rio Tinto Group , the worlda s third- largest mining company, sold part of its Alcan packaging unit to Bemis Co.

BHP Billiton Ltd., the worlda s largest mining company, sold the Yabulu nickel refinery in Australia after writing down its value by $675 million, in a retreat from production of the metal.

Miner Anglo American is considering finding a partner for its huge iron ore project in Brazil, including from China, but the move is not a defense against an unwanted merger approach from rival Xstrata , sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.

Anheuser-Busch InBev to sell can plants to Ball Corp. Carlos Brito View Larger Anheuser-Busch InBev is selling its four metal beverage can and lid manufacturing plants to Ball Corp.

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday: BHP - BHP BILLITON LTD - up 40 cents at $34.30 FRS - FERRAUS LTD - up 2.5 cents at 50.5 cents MTH - MITHRIL RESOURCES LTD - down one cent at 14 cents BHP Billiton and Mithril Resources have withdrawn from the Silver Swan North nickel and gold joint venture, with full ownership of the ...

BHP Billiton Ltd will sell its Yabulu nickel refinery in Queensland for an undisclosed sum and will book $US675 million in writedowns on the sale.

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BHP Billiton and Mithril Resources Ltd have withdrawn from the Silver Swan North nickel and gold joint venture, with full ownership of the project reverting to FerrAus Ltd.

Pricing talks between Chinese steelmakers and global iron ore suppliers dragged on Wednesday after they failed to reach agreement by a June 30 deadline, reports and industry officials said.

Grede Foundries of Milwaukee, which operates eight foundries including one in Reedsburg, said it has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.